Quickbeam

Quickbeam BSN, RN

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  1. counting the cost before committing

    Quickbeam replied to flybaby1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 52 also ...I've been a nurse for 22 years. More than exposure (I got more sick from working with children in my pre-nursing career), please be aware of the physical wear and tear most bedside...

  2. Accelarated programs

    Quickbeam replied to krolik's topic in General Nursing

    I am an accelerated grad from 21 years ago so I'm not much help on the internet front. However, I was in NJ at the time and got almost all of my pre-reqs dirt cheap through the county college system....

  3. Need info about state boards

    Quickbeam replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    The wait isn't very long anymore is it? Deep in the fossil record where I reside, it was, what? 2 months? I remember being a GN forever. Now I know people who get results in 48 hours. Best wishes to...

  4. Vacation Time Qs?

    Quickbeam replied to NewmanFamily6's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to pipe up with my take on this....I found it very hard to get time off in my 10 hospital years. I worked straight nights and it was aways "there is no one to cover". Many years I got paid...

  5. The Stress of School Ruined my Relationship!

    Quickbeam replied to carriesm8's topic in General Nursing

    OP, sorry for your heart ache. I thought nursing school brought my husband and I closer together. We both moved to a far away state where neither of us knew anyone. He took a job as a janitor (despite...

  6. NY has a shortage but I still don't have a job!!

    Quickbeam replied to mama_bird's topic in General Nursing

    It is very common for returnees to come back to nursing after many years away. When I was hiring I was always looking for current hospital work experience. I did hire a woman who had been away from...

  7. NY has a shortage but I still don't have a job!!

    Quickbeam replied to mama_bird's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree with this. I did hire/fire as a nurse manager for years and the non-nursing interests/GPA aren't relevant. They also make you look like you are trying to say you have more...

  8. Any current/former nursing students have unsupportive families?

    Quickbeam replied to crazyco's topic in General Nursing

    I've been self supporting since I was 17 years old (orphan). I understand your frustration if you see that people around you are getting a better deal in life. However, in the end, you'll be served...

  9. Lots of new grades = decreasing salary?

    Quickbeam replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Last post: I was talking about NEGOTIATING a starting salary. I didn't say you didn't get raises in a government job, just that you essentially do not get to haggle over what you will start at. I...

  10. Lots of new grades = decreasing salary?

    Quickbeam replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Read my post again. I was referring to negotiating salary with government jobs. I have a government job myself, I'm not talking them down. There is significant wage compression in nursing. I'm not...

  11. Lots of new grades = decreasing salary?

    Quickbeam replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has a rather fierce wage compression problem (starting salaries and salaries of long timers being pretty close together) so factor that in as well. I know you always hear about people who...

  12. BA want to be a Nurse

    Quickbeam replied to PINKETT's topic in General Nursing

    I want to emphasize the pre-reqs. Most accelerated programs have an extensive list of mandatory courses you need before you can enroll. My advice is to contact a few schools and get their pre-req...

  13. Is my boss committing fraud?

    Quickbeam replied to wabisabi's topic in General Nursing

    I have a bit different spin on this. I hold a certification which I value highly and have maintained for 17 years. I have to re-up it every 5 years with CEUs and documentation. The requirements have...

  14. nervous about the first accelerated BSN program

    Quickbeam replied to kelly75's topic in General Nursing

    Accelerated grad here...21 years ago! Take it one day at a time. Don't overthink it. Don't get caught up in grade competition (my class was sooooo competitive, now it seems so silly...). Everyone who...

  15. need some advice regarding a nursing career

    Quickbeam replied to yori's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the criminal justice field for a total of 10 years before I got my BSN. That was youth counselor to probation officer (juvenile) to family court counselor. I enjoyed it quite a bit. I left...

  16. need some advice regarding a nursing career

    Quickbeam replied to yori's topic in General Nursing

    Hey yori, I'm your twin! I was BS/MA/ABD Criminal Justice 23 years ago and went to a BSN accelerated program. Still in nursing. I would tell you that you'll need a LOT of pre-reqs...my path required 5...

  17. bereavement leave

    Quickbeam replied to BearyPrivate's topic in General Nursing

    We don't get the death of in-laws off at all...and I'm a government employee. If I wanted to go to an in-law funeral I'd have to use vacation time. Sorry about your

  18. Trapped in this office job and waiting for nursing school...

    Quickbeam replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I'm a 22 year RN and I'm back in a cube farm! :) Glad there is something for everyone out

  19. Personal Life at Work?

    Quickbeam replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I find it helps to do more listening than talking. I never mind hearing what someone else has to day about their family life but I like to play it close to the vest about mine. That has served me well...

  20. is this nursing to you?

    Quickbeam replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a community health nurse. I oversee health and safety for 4 million people in my state as well as the millions who pass through it. What I do every day keeps people safe and alive. Although I do...

  21. Bike commuters?

    Quickbeam replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 50 miles to work so no bike for me. I do have a few suggestions for bike commuters. I go in at 5 AM and pass a lot of cyclists. 1. Please wear reflective clothing. We want to see you. 2. Have...

  22. is it considered abandonment if no call no show?

    Quickbeam replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just a similar experience...I once took a job that ended up vastly different than advertised. I was hired to be an RN shift manager at a large facility for the developmentally disabled. Within 2 days,...

  23. Question to get started in the field after already have bachelors in science

    Quickbeam replied to eagerbeaver01's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you'll get a lot of opinions. This is just mine. There are about 9000 ways to become a nurse! I had a BS/MA/ABD (unrelated field) and got my BSN through an accelerated program, 12 months....

  24. Job hunting, wish me luck

    Quickbeam replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes to you, Ginger! I am a long time nurse and have walked away from jobs that sounded great but turned out horrific. Looking back, I only regret that I spent as much time as I did in abusive...

  25. to sleep or not to sleep???

    Quickbeam replied to trmr's topic in General Nursing

    This topic always brings back memories. I worked in pediatric hospitals night shift (8 hours)for many years. It was very common for parents to sleep in the room. When I'd get my assignment and do...